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HG51 WRL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,003 mi
Last recorded171,003 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 WRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 171,003 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 170,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 165,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2014 158,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2013 148,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fited

Fail 25 Jan 2013 148,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fited

Pass 25 Jan 2012 135,276 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 135,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 121,896 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 121,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 107,221 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 107,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 94,691 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,691 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,962 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 67,962 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,588 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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HG51 WRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG51 WRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG51 WRL registered?

HG51 WRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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